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Huawei sues Verizon over patents; Verizon blasts 'PR stunt'

Huawei sues Verizon over patents; Verizon blasts 'PR stunt'

China's biggest telecommunications equipment maker will square off in court against the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier over whether Verizon Communications Inc should pay Huawei Technologies Co Ltd for patent infringement.



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U.S. weekly jobless claims hit nine-month low; productivity rebounds

U.S. weekly jobless claims hit nine-month low; productivity rebounds

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped to a nine-month low last week, suggesting a tightening labor market would continue to keep the longest economic expansion in history on track despite weak business investment.



6 years ago
FCA CEO: China disruptions could threaten production at a European plant within two-four weeks

FCA CEO: China disruptions could threaten production at a European plant within two-four weeks

Disruptions to auto parts production caused by the deadly virus outbreak in China could threaten production at one of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles's European plants within two to four weeks, Chief Executive Mike Manley told Reuters.



6 years ago
Nike carves out South American strategy in consumer focus push

Nike carves out South American strategy in consumer focus push

Nike Inc on Thursday said it would partner with some South American distributors, as a part of the footwear maker's wider plan to sell new products directly to consumers faster.



6 years ago
U.S. weekly jobless claims at nine-month low; productivity rebounds

U.S. weekly jobless claims at nine-month low; productivity rebounds

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped to a nine-month low last week, suggesting a tightening labor market would continue keep the longest economic expansion in history on track.



6 years ago
Twitter notches first $1 billion quarterly revenue, beating estimates; shares jump

Twitter notches first $1 billion quarterly revenue, beating estimates; shares jump

Twitter Inc pulled in $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time on Thursday, beating expectations as efforts to make its platform more user-friendly brought in more people, and sending its shares up 14% in early trading.



6 years ago
Fiat Chrysler profit rises, outlook 'firm' ahead of Peugeot merger

Fiat Chrysler profit rises, outlook 'firm' ahead of Peugeot merger

Fiat Chrysler posted a 7% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, boosted by strong business in North America and better results in Latin America as it headed into a merger with France's PSA .



6 years ago
Fiat Chrysler fourth-quarter lifted by North America business to meet expectations

Fiat Chrysler fourth-quarter lifted by North America business to meet expectations

Fiat Chrysler said its operating profit matched expectations in the fourth quarter, boosted by strong North American business and better results in Latin America, as it heads to a merger rival PSA .



6 years ago
Equinor broadens scope of carbon targets to match rivals

Equinor broadens scope of carbon targets to match rivals

Equinor joined other major European oil and gas companies on Thursday by including emissions from the fuel it sells to customers in its carbon reduction targets as investors step up the pressure on fossil fuel producers.



6 years ago
Deutsche Bank shares soar after new shareholder steps in

Deutsche Bank shares soar after new shareholder steps in

Deutsche Bank on Thursday revealed that Los Angeles-based Capital Group has taken a 3.1% stake, boosting shares in Germany's largest bank which has been hit by losses and misconduct scandals.



6 years ago
Exxon and Papua New Guinea should return to LNG negotiating table, says Total CEO

Exxon and Papua New Guinea should return to LNG negotiating table, says Total CEO

Exxon Mobil Corp and the Papua New Guinea government must return to the negotiating table so that a $13 billion expansion of gas production can proceed, the head of French oil major Total , a partner in the plan, said on Thursday.



6 years ago
China tariff cut buoys stocks as investors look beyond virus

China tariff cut buoys stocks as investors look beyond virus

Stock markets across the world rose on Thursday, buoyed by record highs on Wall Street and a move by China to halve tariffs on some U.S. goods that emboldened bets that the global economy would avoid long-term damage from the coronavirus.



6 years ago
EU trade chief Hogan returns to Washington as auto tariffs loom

EU trade chief Hogan returns to Washington as auto tariffs loom

European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan returned to Washington on Thursday for talks with U.S. counterpart Robert Lighthizer designed to improve transatlantic ties as the threat of auto tariffs looms.



6 years ago
Total beats quarterly forecasts despite low oil price, raises payout

Total beats quarterly forecasts despite low oil price, raises payout

Total beat forecasts on Thursday by keeping net adjusted fourth-quarter profit steady at $3.2 billion despite low oil prices and fulfilled a pledge to boost dividends, lifting the French energy firm's shares.



6 years ago
Google Maps seeks business, transit reviews in new look as it turns 15

Google Maps seeks business, transit reviews in new look as it turns 15

Alphabet Inc's Google Maps on Thursday launched a redesign that prominently solicits users' reviews and photos of places they visit, seeking to grow its data in a field led by local search apps such as Zomato, TripAdvisor and Yelp.



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